scholarly journals Challenges of Effective Collaboration in a Virtual Learning Environment among Undergraduate Students

2014 ◽  
Vol 05 (16) ◽  
pp. 1449-1459 ◽  
Author(s):  
Russell Butson ◽  
Carla Thomson
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Effective Collaboration

scholarly journals Avaliação de um Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem de Imunologia

EAD em FOCO ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriano Theodoro ◽  
Gerlinde Agate Platais Brasil Teixeira ◽  
Claudia Marcia Borges Barreto
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Classroom Teaching ◽  
First Year ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Teaching Concept

Descrevemos o processo de criação colaborativa de um ambiente virtual de aprendizagem (AVA) de acordo com os princípios das metodologias ativas de ensino e a sua avaliação. O ambiente virtual foi usado no apoio ao ensino presencial. Participaram dessa experiência híbrida de aprendizagem estudantes da disciplina Imunobiologia, oferecida no primeiro ano de um curso tradicional de graduação em Medicina. Ao término da disciplina, foi aplicado um questionário para avaliar a facilidade de uso e a percepção dos estudantes sobre a qualidade do aprendizado adquirido. A maioria dos estudantes que avaliaram a intervenção pedagógica afirmou que o ambiente foi fácil de usar, atendeu às expectativas de apoio ao ensino presencial e as atividades didáticas foram importantes para o aprendizado de habilidades como reflexão, pesquisa e discussão. Portanto, o ambiente virtual desenvolvido foi bem-sucedido e bem-aceito pelos estudantes.Palavras-chave: Educação a distância, Moodle; Ensino de Imunologia, Mapa conceitual.? Evaluation of a Virtual Learning Environment of ImmunologyAbstractWe herein describe the process of collaborative creation and evaluation of a Virtual Learning Environment of Immunology according to the principles of active learning. The Web-based platform was used in support of face to face classroom teaching. First year Medicine undergraduate students attending Immunobiology? course participated in this blended learning experience. At the end of the course, a questionnaire was applied to evaluate the ease of use and the students' perception of the quality of the acquired learning. Most students assessed the educational intervention said that the environment was easy to use, supports the classroom teaching and the educational activities were important for learning skills such as reflection, research and discussion. Therefore, the developed virtual environment was successful and well accepted by the students. Keywords: Distance learning, Moodle, Immunology teaching, Concept map.

scholarly journals Predicting Learners' Performance in Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) based on Demographic, Behavioral and Engagement Antecedents

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (09) ◽  
pp. 60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Al-Azawei ◽  
Miami Abdul Aziz Al-Masoudy
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Prediction Accuracy ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Course Assessment ◽  
Behavioral Variables

This study aims at predicting undergraduate students' performance in the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) based on four time periods of the examined online course. This is to provide an early and continuous prediction of students' academic achievement. This research depends on data from one of the scientific courses at the Open University (OU) in Britain, which offers its lectures using VLE. The data investigated consists of 1938 students in which the influence of demographic and behavioral variables was explored first. Then, three features were generated to improve the prediction accuracy as well as examining the effect of learners' engagement on their academic performance. Accordingly, a comparison was made between the prediction accuracy of integrating the proposed features with the behavioral and demographic features and the use of the original features only. The findings suggest that some of the demographic variables and all behavioral features had a significant impact on students' performance. However, the accuracy was highly improved after using the new generated features. It was found that the level of the financial and service instability, level of participation in the course, assessment grades, the total number of clicks, the interaction with different course activities, and students' engagement were significant predictors of academic achievement.

scholarly journals Engaging Virtual Learning Environment System to Enhance Communication and Collaboration Skills among ASEAN Higher Education Learners

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (04) ◽  
pp. 103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jintavee Khlaisang ◽  
Kemmanat Mingsiritham
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Cultural Community ◽  
Collaboration Skills

The study aims to design and develop a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) system to enhance the communication and collaboration skills of higher education learners in the ASEAN cultural community. The system was developed based on a literature review of ASEAN to identity its educational goals for 2015, as well as the subjects of open learning, VLE, active learning, activity based learning, ASEAN cultural community, and collaboration and communication skills in 21st century. The results of the literature review were developed into a questionnaire for 400 higher education instructors. The survey results were then tabulated using G* Power and were analyzed using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) to find the core elements to be developed to be an appropriate VLE system. The resulting system was tested using a sample group of 30 volunteer undergraduate students from 5 ASEAN member countries. Data analysis using t-test dependent indicated that there was statistical difference between pre and post self-assessment scores of the 21st century skills in communication and collaboration at a 0.05 level of significance. The result was consistent with the results of behavior and trace observations and the quality of project assignments produced using the system. The system developed consisted of four elements was approved by experts in the education field.

Collaboration and the Use of Three Dimensional Interface within a Virtual Learning Environment

2012 ◽  
pp. 1493-1505
Author(s):  
Brian G. Burton ◽  
Barbara Martin ◽  
Doug Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Virtual Learning Environments ◽  
Community Of Learners

This chapter’s goal is to examine the experiences and perceptions of undergraduate students using a 3D Virtual Learning Environment. After creating a 3D didactic constructivist virtual environment, student conversations were observed for collaborative elements. Findings revealed that five forms of collaboration amplified the learning process and indeed occured within the virtual learning environments. Results further suggested that the 3D VLE project, though limited in time and scope, successfully created a community of learners.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Experience of a Virtual Learning Environment Integration Into a Biochemistry Course Offered to Undergraduate Students

2009 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
M.B. Espíndola ◽  
T. El-Bacha ◽  
T.R. Giannella ◽  
M. Struchiner ◽  
W. Seixas-da-Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment

scholarly journals A Importância do Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem em um Curso de Graduação com Base nas Percepções de Alunos a Distância

EAD em FOCO ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thaís Tenório ◽  
Marilda Adlong Laudelino ◽  
André Tenório
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Public Institution ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Almost All ◽  
E Mail

Foi investigada a dinâmica de utilização do ambiente virtual de aprendizagem (AVA) de um curso a distância de graduação em Engenharia de uma instituição pública de São Paulo. Cinquenta alunos do primeiro semestre participaram da pesquisa. Quase todos acessavam o AVA, baseado no sistema Canvas, semanalmente. As percepções dos alunos foram conhecidas por meio de questionário. Dúvidas e dificuldades manifestadas em encontros presenciais e virtuais também foram registradas. As dificuldades iniciais de manipulação do AVA puderam ser dirimidas ou mitigadas no decorrer do semestre. Os calouros tinham à disposição diversos recursos. Os preferidos para trabalhar conteúdos eram textos complementares e videoaulas, e para comunicação, videoconferência e e-mail. Não obstante, foi sugerido que houvesse listas de questões com respostas on-line e retorno das correções de exercícios. Para os participantes da pesquisa, o AVA facilitava o acesso à informação e fornecia flexibilidade, mas carecia da possibilidade de comunicação imediata com tutores nos momentos desejados.Palavras-chave: Educação a distância; Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem; Aluno. The View of E-Learning Undergraduate Students on the Virtual Learning EnvironmentAbstractThe utilization dynamics of the virtual learning environment (VLE) employed of graduation engineering course of a public institution in São Paulo State was investigated. Fifty students on the first semester of the course have participated on the research. Almost all of them accessed weekly VLE based on Canvas learning management system. Doubts and difficulties expressed by the students during face to face and virtual meetings were also recorded. Initial difficulties related to the VLE use could be solved or mitigated during the semester. Many learning resources were made available to students in the VLE. According to the students opinion, complementary literature, video lessons and e-mail were the preferred type studying material. Yet, it was suggested the use of worksheets with answers available online and feedbacks to the correction. To them, the VLE facilitates access to information and provides flexible studying schedules. However, the lack of on-demand live communication with tutors was considered a drawback.Keywords: Distance learning; Virtual Learning Environment; Student.

Student Engagement and the Creation of Knowledge Within a 3D Virtual Learning Environment

2013 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Brian G. Burton ◽  
Barbara Martin
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Community Of Learners ◽  
Student Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Conversion ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Knowledge Spiral

This chapter’s goal is to examine the student engagement and the creation of student knowledge of undergraduate students using a 3D Virtual Learning Environment. After creating a 3D didactic constructivist virtual environment, student conversations were recorded for engagement dimensions using Hara, Bonk, and Angeli (2000) framework and Nonaka and Takeuchi (1995) knowledge creation theory. Findings revealed that five forms of student engagement amplified the learning process and that a complete knowledge spiral occurred emphasizing the four modes of knowledge conversion. Although limited in time and scope, results further suggest that a highly engaged community of learners was created.

Collaboration and the Use of Three Dimensional Interface within a Virtual Learning Environment

2011 ◽  
pp. 168-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian G. Burton ◽  
Barbara Martin ◽  
Doug Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Virtual Learning Environments ◽  
Community Of Learners

This chapter’s goal is to examine the experiences and perceptions of undergraduate students using a 3D Virtual Learning Environment. After creating a 3D didactic constructivist virtual environment, student conversations were observed for collaborative elements. Findings revealed that five forms of collaboration amplified the learning process and indeed occured within the virtual learning environments. Results further suggested that the 3D VLE project, though limited in time and scope, successfully created a community of learners.

Proposal of an instrument to evaluate interaction spaces in a VLE

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Rubí Estela Morales-Salas ◽  
Daniel Montes-Ponce
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Design Space ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Interaction Space ◽  
Learning Objects ◽  
Traditional Education ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Discussion Forums ◽  
Exhibition Space

A virtual learning environment is conceived as an interaction space that ease the realization of mediated activities by technology, in this case the internet; besides using multimedia materials, learning objects, social networks, among others; which have changed imminently the traditional education. In this article an instrument is proposed in a checklist format, to evaluate any platform that has interaction spaces such as a Virtual Learning Environment, in this case responding to four spaces or general indicators: information Space, Mediation / Interaction Space, Instructional Design Space and Exhibition Space. Criteria are used according to the interactions and activities carried out by the consultant and virtual student. These, in turn, come up from the analysis and interaction of the advisers achieved in the discussion forums and portfolio activities through collaborative work. It was situated as a qualitative research, with a descriptive nature since it is not limited to data collection only, but also it refers and analyzes the interaction of the advisers achieved in the discussion forums and portfolio activities through the collaborative work of the workshop course "Virtual Learning Environments" developed in a virtual learning environment.

scholarly journals Self-Regulation using Moodle Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) in Solar System Practice

2021 ◽  
Vol 1779 (1) ◽  
pp. 012072
Author(s):  
BR Rosyadi ◽  
Khoirun Nisa ◽  
Irfan Afandi ◽  
Fathor Rozi ◽  
Ahmad Fawaid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar System ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment
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